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W357 PAJ

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 PAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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W357 PAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W357 PAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W357 PAJ registered?

W357 PAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W357 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 PAJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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